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Stone town is regarded as Zanzibar's capital. The town was named after the coral stone buildings, largely built during the 19th century. The town is known for its narrow alleyways, large carved wooden doors and covered balconies. The doors are part of the Swahili culture and were largely influenced by Arab and especially Indian motifs. The large brass studs on the doors became decoration after having served as spike covers to protect the inhabitants from elephant raids during the Indian wars. The town currently houses over 16,000 people and is home to 51 mosques, 6 Hindu temples and 2 Christian churches. The people are extremely diverse and fascinating. A walk through the town will show you just how interesting the place is. On the waterfront is an old tree known as "The Big Tree". Some locals believe that Sultan Khalifa planted it in 1911. Many locals hang out here, and it is a good spot to find a driver to take you out to the surrounding islands.
The coasts of Zanzibar vary according to their location. The East Coast is the most popular with tourists, as this has the best section of beaches and contains many of the large resorts. The North coast is just as beautiful with Nungwi point being accessible to many of the best diving and snorkeling reefs. The South coast of Zanzibar is not particularly popular, except for Kizimkazi where tourists are able to dive with the local school of dolphins. The west coast is probably the least popular as the beaches are not as private as those found elsewhere and tourist facilities are not readily accessible.
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